The River Song

As part of Old Bear Mountain’s first album release, I wrote, directed, and produced this music video. The song’s melody is a celebration of folk music and small-town living. The lyrics tell a tale of a man on the run, determined to return home. My crew and I tried to encapsulate the essence of the song as we filmed across 300 miles of the Pacific Northwest.

Project Stills

Roaming the Northwest

During the four days it took to shoot, we traveled throughout much of Washington and Idaho to find all the spots that best represented Old Bear Mountain and their contemporary brand of folk music.

Through the Woods

The film involved a lot of running through rough terrain: rocks, hills, and heavy woods. Our Steadicam operator even machined his own rig to best accomplish the task. With our actors doing all their own stunts, it was a very adventurous shoot.

All-In-One

All stages of pre-production, production, and post-production were handled by a team of no more than six people, including cast. Collecting antique props and wardrobe, shooting timelapse footage, scouting locations, implementing visual effects: We had our hands full on this one.

Motion Graphics Designer

We are looking for a freelance Motion Graphics Designer with strong design background. Should have an expert understanding of the principles of design and animation. Candidates should be able work from scripts and storyboards to help develop ideas into visual narratives that will make an impact. Ideal candidates are experienced, driven, and have the aptitude to make projects come alive with a keen attention to detail, and excellent sense of tone.

You’ll be required to:
1. Design, craft, and animate motion graphics for clients.
2. Translate others’ concepts and existing client information into visually compelling stories under tight deadlines.
3. Be innovative while working within client brand guidelines, templates and the creation of new campaigns.
4. Collaborate with our Creative Director, Project Manager, other Animators, as well as work independently, to achieve the best possible results with fast turn-arounds.
5. Responsibly manage data using reliable backup resources.

Must be:
1. An expert in After Effects, proficient in Photoshop, and Illustrator
2. An expert in the principles of design and animation
3. Artistic with design, animation and compositing
4. Knowledgeable of sound design and compression best practices
5. Hand-drawing talent/skills, and 3-D modelling are a plus

This role is freelance and is on a project-by-project basis. Pay will be flat-rate, and agreed upon prior to each project.